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Community MappingPresentation forPitt MeadowsBy Arlana Knuttila
Pitt Meadows - Location
Pitt Meadows - Description City incorporated in 1914 Population: 18,200 Size: 8825 hectares of land and water 86% of land in Agricultural Land Reserve 85% of residents live in the 404 hectare urban core Located in the Lower Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver,
situated on the north side of the Fraser River at its junction with the Pitt River
40 km of dikes protect community from flooding and provide a multi-use trail system
Contains some of Canada’s most productive, lush farmland crops, particularly blueberries and cranberries
Pitt Meadows – Community Profile Age demographics (% of population)
0 – 19 years 26%20 – 39 years 26%40 – 59 years 32%60 + years 16%
Aboriginal Identity Population: 385 (300 live on reserve) Private Households: 6718 Language spoken most often at home
English 89%Other 11%
Visible minority 15% Median Income $ 32,830 8.4% of people in low income bracket 9.3% of total income for community comes from government
transfers
Needs Map
Poverty Affordable Housing
Traffic & Transportation
Issues
Partnerships with Katzie First
Nation
Social service offices not located in
community
Many resources shared with
neighbouring community
Environmental Sensitivity
Broad range of income levels
More revenues to pay for services
First inhabitants of Pitt Meadows Coast Salish People Halkomelem Dialect 460 members 300 members reside on 150 acre reserve
located in Pitt Meadows Developing partnerships with City of Pitt
Meadows for various services and programs
Environmental Sensitive Land
Traffic issues
The worst intersection for motorcycle crashes locally is Lougheed Highway and Harris Road, where 588 crashes have taken place since 2007. The New/Files
Published: July 26, 2012 4:00 PM
Strengths & Capacity MapPrimary
Gifts, Skills, Capacity and Knowledge of residents, including youth, adults, and seniors
Racial and Ethnic diversity Economic diversity Equipment and resources
Secondary
City Hall Two community centres Recreation centre, arts and rec programs for all
ages Seniors Centre Events and festivals Pitt Meadows Community Foundation and
Association Preschools Daycares Youth lounge and skate park Churches Chamber of Commerce Heritage and Museum Society Agricultural Land Playgrounds, Sports fields Local business
Individuals
Potential
Community Policing office Fire department Schools – 4 elementary, 1 high school Library Social Services delivered by Maple
Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services
Transportation – roads, bus, commuter train, airport
Parks, diking system, trails & bike paths, golf courses
Housing co-ops, low income and seniors housing
Commercial businesses, banks Doctors, lawyers, dentists, specialists
Metro Vancouver Parks Board BC Housing – more subsidized units Capital improvements for infrastructure Generating revenue through non-tax
revenues such as fees for filming, highway use, signs and permits
Aboriginal Services Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society Support / Volunteer program – connects adults with
developmental disabilities with volunteer opportunities in community
Legal resources Child, youth and family services Seniors Mental Health
New Westbrooke Seniors Living Community Includes a 9500 sq. ft. Seniors Centre which contains
facilities for social events, a large hall with stage, arts and crafts room and lounge
Designed in cooperation with the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society and will be run by a non profit, in partnership with Parks and Leisure Services.
Bringing People Together for a Better Pitt Meadows
Goal To join hands with community partners, offering public events that capture a community atmosphere, a sense of neighbourhood, advance knowledge through community lectures and to facilitate effective dialogue and interaction between all interested parties.
Events & Festivals
o Pitt Meadows Dayo Osprey Dayso Summer Serenadeo Bard in the Squareo Heritage dayso Osprey Village Tree lightingo Terry Fox Runo Canada Day celebrationo Sports Tournaments
Thousands of people lined the streets in Pitt Meadows on Saturday to cheer on the 75 entries in the annual parade.
Photograph by: Sylver McLaren and Tracy Boyd , Special to The TIMES
Spirit of Wood Community Carving Project
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o Designed by a local artist to celebrate the rich history and traditions of the Katzie First Nations, as well as sports and recreation partnerships, festivals, community volunteers, Pitt Meadows airport and Golden Ears bridge
o 1060 residents of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge participated at over 40 carving sessions
o Carvings are located in the new Pitt Meadows library
References Pittmeadows.ca Katzie.ca Thewesbrooke.com Mapleridgenews.com Statcan.gc.ca/census/2006 Pmcaonline.com Comservice.bc.ca Mrtimes.com